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Podcast: The Light of Reflection
Episode: S13E7: Satan and Magic: Unpacking the Complex Relationship
Description: Magic has been a part of human society for centuries, and it has been referenced in different religious texts, including the Quran.
The sequence of events surrounding magic can be traced back to when Qabeel (Cain) killed Habeel (Able). The people of Cain were misled and supported by Shayateen, who were corrupt. The Prophet Nuh’s Flood wiped out everyone, but people soon went astray again and Satan started pushing them towards magic. Whenever people sought help, Allah sent prophets and angels, including Harut and Marut, to teach them the science of magic. However, instead of using it...